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MF-C2000A Series
2 . Preparations for Operations
2 . Preparations for Operations
Up to 16 laser units can be controlled from a single personal computer . The
equipment configuration and connector connections are shown in the follow-
ing figure.
⇒
For controlling multiple lasers by single personal computer, it is necessary to reg-
ister equipment No. (NETWORK #) for each equipment. Set equipment No. with-
out duplication. If duplication of equipment No. exists, a data collision will occur
on the communication line and the laser cannot be correctly operated.
⇒
The RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter is an option separately sold. Purchase
it as required. For details, refer to the Introduction Part, Chapter 1 "Options" on
page 31.
⇒
Prepare the program and its development environment for laser control on the
customer side.
⇒
It is recommended to use the shielded cable. To exhibit the shield effect, connect
the shield of a cable to FG (frame ground) inside the laser equipment. Do not
use it as SG (signal ground).
A
B
C
D
E
TxD＋
TxD－
RxD＋
RxD－
TxD＋
TxD－
RxD＋
RxD－
A
B
C
D
E
TxD＋
TxD－
RxD＋
RxD－
TxD＋
TxD－
RxD＋
RxD－
←ＲxＤ
ＴxＤ→
RS-232C
RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter
RS-485
RS-485
RS-485
Up to 16 units
Equipment No.00 Equipment No.01 Equipment No.15
Personal computer, etc.
Connection example
RS-232C/RS-485
conversion adapter
Inside of the
laser equipment
RS-232C/RS-485
conversion adapter
Inside of the
laser equipment
Connector 116-21A10-5M
Connector 116-21A10-5M
FG
FG
The representation of + and - for signal lines may
be reversely indicated. If communication fails, try
to r and - each other.